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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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